Milmilgee Falls

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Milmilgee Falls
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Location Far North Queensland, Australia
Coordinates 16°58′20″S145°39′50″E / 16.97222°S 145.66389°E / -16.97222; 145.66389 Coordinates: 16°58′20″S145°39′50″E / 16.97222°S 145.66389°E / -16.97222; 145.66389 [1] [2]
Elevation377 metres (1,237 ft) [3]
Total height29–53 metres (95–174 ft) [3]
WatercourseFreshwater Creek

The Milmilgee Falls, a waterfall on the Freshwater Creek, is located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia.

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Location and features

From the plateau of the Atherton Tableland at an elevation of 377 metres (1,237 ft) above sea level, the falls descend between 29–53 metres (95–174 ft) and are situated below the Copperlode Falls Dam; approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of Cairns. [3]

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References

  1. "Milmilgee Falls". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  2. "Milmilgee Falls (entry 22124)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Map of Milmilgee River Falls, QLD". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 29 May 2014.